also: にっぽんしゅわ
Japanese Sign Language; JSL
Refers to the sign language used by the Deaf community in Japan. Distinct from Signed Japanese (日本語対応手話) which follows spoken Japanese grammar.
She is an interpreter for Japanese Sign Language.
Japanese Sign Language has its own grammar.
Signed Japanese follows spoken Japanese word order and grammar, while 日本手話 is a natural language with its own grammar.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common reading is にほんしゅわ.
Alternate reading; にっぽん is a less common but valid reading of 日本.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 手話 (sign language).